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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,961.76, 2,704.77 and 1,436.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,961.76, 2,704.77 and 1,436.88 is: 1,981.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,961.76 : 2,704.77 = 1,436.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,961.76/2,704.77 = 1,436.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,961.76x = 2,704.77 × 1,436.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,961.76x = 3,886,429.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,886,429.92/1,961.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,981.09

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